Do the numbers.. figure additional cost and then Consider increased/lost sales with or without credit cards

It will increase your sales, we have been using it at markets for about 6 years. We just use a manual slide at the market then bring it home and put it through the termial. We do 4 markets a week and on a average I would say the increase would be between $300-$500 per week.The amount of bad cards I have had I could count on 1 hand. and they eventually go through. Works For Me --Upnortdareh

Thanks for the info.
I've already decided to offer cards-now to just make it as efficient, profitable, & painless as possible : )

The "deadbeats" are a concern for offsite sales, and also the greenhouse since we will be expanding our herb shop with more antiques, etc. I appreciate reading the positive ending news for the bad cards.

Anyone else have experience & suggestions to share? Patricia

Our machine was $299.00 to purchase. (do not lease it from the bank). Our rate is 2% on sales and a $6.00 a month fee.
Shop around banks offer different rates.

And find out what technology your bank uses to make sure you get a compatable reader.

WOW Mylu- those are great rates from what I've been looking at! There is hope : )
Even the reader is reasonable. What bank is this through? Good advice on the compatibility factor- Thanks Patricia

Just a local bank. All I can say is the name of the bank is the same name of the town it's located in! Not a nation wide one. Just shop around.